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How I Plan My School Year, Part 2 | Mapping Out Our School Calendar and Breaks | Secular Homeschool
Hi, all! Today, I wanted to share the next step in my planning process. Once I've chosen which subjects I'm teaching (and selected curriculum for each one), I plan out where our breaks will fall and our start date. I hope you find this helpful!
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Family Subjects Curriculum Picks for the 2024-2025 School Year | Secular Homeschool Resources
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Hi, all! Today, I wanted to share my curriculum choices for our family subjects/morning basket. I hope you find this helpful! Video Links: Poetry Collections: th-cam.com/video/UK91Sn2wcds/w-d-xo.html Single Poem Picture books: th-cam.com/video/DTExAN-UIGk/w-d-xo.html A Child's Introduction to Jazz: th-cam.com/video/xmwoA0_2YeY/w-d-xo.html Links: I Heard Your Feelings cards: amzn.to/4bppaQd What...
Kindergarten Curriculum Picks for the 2024-2025 School Year | Secular Homeschool Resources
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Hi, all! Today, I wanted to share my curriculum choices for my son's kindergarten year. I hope you find this helpful! Video Links: Singapore Primary 2022: th-cam.com/video/AGs-Rbt3hdY/w-d-xo.html Math Facts that Stick: th-cam.com/video/00dnD4cfs2I/w-d-xo.html Phonics: th-cam.com/video/gwm35UIu3NI/w-d-xo.html Fishtank ELA: th-cam.com/video/EyD2K1d8HCI/w-d-xo.html All About Spelling: th-cam.com/v...
Homeschool Favorites | Supplies for School and Life | Secular Homeschool Resources
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Hi, all! Today, I wanted to share some of our favorite optional school supplies from this past year. I hope you find this helpful! Links: Supply sorter: amzn.to/3RTbtlL Ikea lap desk: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/klipsk-bed-tray-black-90327697/ Headphones: amzn.to/3VJVwQ5 Noise-blocking ear muffs: amzn.to/3zlUB0u Wobble cushion: amzn.to/3xSgwfk Storage clipboard: amzn.to/4bo3BQ1 I am an Amazon affiliat...
3rd Grade Curriculum Picks for the 2024-2025 School Year | Secular Homeschool Resources
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Hi, all! Today, I wanted to share my curriculum choices for my daughter's 3rd grade year. I hope you find this helpful! Video Links: Singapore Primary 2022: th-cam.com/video/AGs-Rbt3hdY/w-d-xo.html Math Facts that Stick: th-cam.com/video/00dnD4cfs2I/w-d-xo.html Writing with Ease: th-cam.com/video/8t4koaM6Tvg/w-d-xo.html First Language Lessons: th-cam.com/video/GCEDUMsORJs/w-d-xo.html All About ...
June Library Haul! | Pre-K and 2nd Grade Books | Secular Homeschool Resources
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Hi, all! Here are some of the books we checked out in June. Thanks for watching! Links: Where Three Oceans Meet: amzn.to/4cd3d8f Free at Last: amzn.to/3zfRveu Bake Infinite Pie with X and Y: amzn.to/3RDQzad What's the Point of Math?: amzn.to/45EmxZv Molly and the Mathematical Mysteries: amzn.to/3VzJOqZ Making a Baby: amzn.to/4ctJW26 Science You Can Eat: amzn.to/3xiCTKY I Wonder Why: amzn.to/3Xz...
How I Plan My School Year, Part 1 | Helpful Books for New Homeschoolers | Secular Homeschool
มุมมอง 38721 วันที่ผ่านมา
Hi, all! Today, I wanted to share how I use these 2 books to begin my planning for the next school year. I hope you find this helpful! Links: The Well-Trained Mind: amzn.to/45AJzRe How to Homeschool the Kids You Have: amzn.to/3ziPdvm Kitchen Table Homeschool podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kitchentablehomeschool/episodes/Kitchen-Table-Homeschool-Introduction-e27nfc0 I am an Amazon affi...
Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Flip-Through and Review | Fine Motor Activities | Secular Homeschool
มุมมอง 33428 วันที่ผ่านมา
Hi, all! Today, I wanted to talk about handwriting curriculum. In this video, I flip through Zaner-Bloser's K and 3 books, talk about things to look for in a handwriting curriculum, and share some fine motor tips from my son's OT sessions. I hope you find this helpful! Links: This article has some really good science studies linked in the references: mostpolicyinitiative.org/science-note/cursiv...
What Did We Actually Spend This Year? | Homeschool Budget 2023-2024 | Secular Homeschool Resources
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Hi, all! Here's a look at the google spreadsheet I use to keep track of homeschooling/education expenses. I hope you find this helpful! Music credit: pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-happy-acoustic-guitar-background-music-122614/
Pre-K Curriculum Hits and Misses | Reflection on Our Year | Secular Homeschool Resources
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Hi, all! Today, I wanted to share how my preschooler's school year went. I'll also share lightning reviews of all of his curricula for this year. This video is part of a collaboration with @RootedinRest and @TheWaldockWay for Homeschool Show and Tell. I hope you find this helpful! Collaboration Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLXmpf7hvahhDx6KGbb_06mOC5oh-CqXYG.html Links: Singapore Earlybird Mathemat...
2nd Grade Curriculum Hits and Misses | Reflection on Our Year | Secular Homeschool Resources
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Hi, all! Today, I wanted to share how my 2nd grader's school year went. I'll also share lightning reviews of all of her curricula for this year. This video is part of a collaboration with @RootedinRest and @TheWaldockWay for Homeschool Show and Tell. I hope you find this helpful! Collaboration Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLXmpf7hvahhDx6KGbb_06mOC5oh-CqXYG.html Video links: Singapore Math Review: ...
May Library Haul! | Pre-K and 2nd Grade Books | Secular Homeschool Resources
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Here are some of the books we checked out this month! Science books, board books, chapter books, picture books, graphic novels, and more. Thanks for watching! Links: Comic Squad: amzn.to/4bWDvUV Rainbow Magic Fairies: amzn.to/3Ktyast Heidi Heckelbeck: amzn.to/4aPfoH6 Ranger in Time: amzn.to/4dUTW6h Mindy Kim: amzn.to/4c1DLCn Haggis and Tank Unleashed: amzn.to/3yEaCyx Magic Animal Rescue: amzn.t...
A Year of Family Read-Alouds | Pre-K and 2nd Grade Books | Secular Homeschool Resources
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Hi, all! Today, I wanted to share with you all of the books we've read aloud and listened to during this school year. I hope you find this helpful! Links: Paddington Bear: amzn.to/3QZ960g Heartwood Hotel: amzn.to/3VgHZjJ Mr. Popper's Penguins: amzn.to/3VgHUMX A Wolf Called Wander: amzn.to/3WV4ps3 The Wild Robot: amzn.to/4aBdo4X The Very Very Far North: amzn.to/4aEzsvJ Henry and the Chalk Dragon...
Summer Homeschool Plans 2024 | Secular Homeschool Curriculum
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Hi, all! Today, I wanted to share with you what I've planned for our summer homeschool, including math, ELA, Art, and a geography/science/folklore unit study. I hope you find this helpful! Links: Singapore Math: www.rainbowresource.com/primary-math-2022-edition-grades-k-6 Kitten Math: shop.artfulmath.com/collections/real-world Mad Libs: amzn.to/4dr0jOe A Child's Introduction to Poetry: amzn.to/...
Best Art Curriculum on a Budget! | How to Teach Art to Children | Secular Homeschool Review
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Hi, all! Today, I wanted to share a flip-though and review of Evan-Moor's How to Teach Art to Children. This is a wonderful art program, especially if you are looking for something simple and budget-friendly. I hope you find this helpful! Links: How to Teach Art to Children: amzn.to/3Uo4bH6 Additional resources (require code from the book): www.evan-moor.com/resources I am an Amazon affiliate. ...
Financial Literacy Resources | Money, Allowances, Budgeting | Secular Homeschool Curriculum
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Financial Literacy Resources | Money, Allowances, Budgeting | Secular Homeschool Curriculum
Plan a Lesson with Me: Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding | Secular Homeschool Science
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Plan a Lesson with Me: Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding | Secular Homeschool Science
April Library Haul! | Pre-K and 2nd Grade Books | Secular Homeschool Resources
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April Library Haul! | Pre-K and 2nd Grade Books | Secular Homeschool Resources
Single Poem Picture Books | Secular Homeschool Resource Flip-through and Review
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Single Poem Picture Books | Secular Homeschool Resource Flip-through and Review
Our Favorite Poetry Collections! | Secular Homeschool Resource Flip-through and Review
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Our Favorite Poetry Collections! | Secular Homeschool Resource Flip-through and Review
Our Favorite (Free) Online Resources! | Secular Homeschool Reviews | Show and Tell Collaboration
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Our Favorite (Free) Online Resources! | Secular Homeschool Reviews | Show and Tell Collaboration
Word Study Resources! | Vocabulary, Etymology, Morphology Books | Secular Homeschool Resource Review
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Word Study Resources! | Vocabulary, Etymology, Morphology Books | Secular Homeschool Resource Review
March Library Haul! | Pre-K and 2nd Grade Books | Secular Homeschool Resources
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March Library Haul! | Pre-K and 2nd Grade Books | Secular Homeschool Resources
Our Most-Used Reference Books! | Elementary Encyclopedia | Secular Homeschool Resource Flip-through
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Our Most-Used Reference Books! | Elementary Encyclopedia | Secular Homeschool Resource Flip-through
How We Use All About Spelling (B&W) | Secular Homeschool Curriculum Flip-through and Review
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How We Use All About Spelling (B&W) | Secular Homeschool Curriculum Flip-through and Review
Creative Form Drawing Flip-through and Review | Art | Secular Homeschool Curriculum
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Creative Form Drawing Flip-through and Review | Art | Secular Homeschool Curriculum
Our Favorite Field Guides! | Nature Study & Science | Secular Homeschool Resources
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Our Favorite Field Guides! | Nature Study & Science | Secular Homeschool Resources
What We Use for Phonics (and what I wish I'd found sooner) | Secular Homeschool Curriculum Review
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What We Use for Phonics (and what I wish I'd found sooner) | Secular Homeschool Curriculum Review
Come Meal Plan with Me! | Homeschool Lunch Lady | Homeschool Show and Tell Collaboration
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Come Meal Plan with Me! | Homeschool Lunch Lady | Homeschool Show and Tell Collaboration
Botany for Kids (and Adults) | Science & Nature Study | Secular Homeschool Curriculum Review
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Botany for Kids (and Adults) | Science & Nature Study | Secular Homeschool Curriculum Review

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  • @katie7748
    @katie7748 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Gotta love Sen. Sir. Ship. Removing or otherwise editing things you don't like isn't always the best idea. It's part of how we got here. Sigh. Oh well. Thanks for the recommendations. Added some to my list.

  • @rebeccaarce8923
    @rebeccaarce8923 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I agree with your daughter on The Wild Robot series. I think the series should have ended on the second book.

  • @katharinemarkevich3710
    @katharinemarkevich3710 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love how you modify by doing math orally instead of requiring them to write everything.

  • @katharinemarkevich3710
    @katharinemarkevich3710 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So many great books!

  • @lillahigdon771
    @lillahigdon771 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😊

  • @Blueyedlizard10
    @Blueyedlizard10 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for the review this was really helpful! Do you have the link to the FB Group?

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's facebook.com/groups/308651699340117. Thanks for watching!

  • @storybookschoolhouse
    @storybookschoolhouse 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Plastic slides is a great idea!

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@storybookschoolhouse My kids have loved using them so far!

  • @storybookschoolhouse
    @storybookschoolhouse 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mali & Keela! We loved that book a few years ago. I love your selections.

  • @MrsPerdueArt
    @MrsPerdueArt 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your choices!!! We’re doing Wildwood’s folk songs too!! Someone on the Facebook group made a file of all the songs with the lyrics! Also, we just finished the McElderry Book of Aesop’s Fables and my 3 kids all LOVED it!! They want to read it again!

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MrsPerdueArt Thanks for the recs! I always forget about the McElderry books--I'll have to check it out.

  • @desireekiski
    @desireekiski 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your content and ideas! Is there a way to find your Amazon storefront to support your channel? I’d hate to purchase something based on your recommendation and not use your link, but sometimes I can’t go back to each individual link for purchase. Hope that makes sense! Thanks for the inspiration!

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @desireekiski I don't have an Amazon storefront, unfortunately. If you use any of the affiliate links to go to Amazon, I earn a commission on everything you add to your cart (so you don't need to follow the affiliate link for each individual item, if that makes sense). You don't need to buy whatever you click on the link for, either. It's just tracking how you get to Amazon.

  • @kristinataylor154
    @kristinataylor154 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was very helpful! Thank you

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @kristinataylor154 Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @Cierva48
    @Cierva48 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Blossom and Root has released v1&2 of River of Voices, which is sort of a secular exploration of US history from many perspectives, and is more progressive. I know better than to plan too far ahead, but im hoping to be able to combine RoV and HQ when we get there since Build Your Library turned my STEAM kid into a history lover.

  • @Joy-filled_Homeschool
    @Joy-filled_Homeschool 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I need all of this 😅 So many great things!

  • @lebradford07
    @lebradford07 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We are secular and have been using Story of the World too. While it isn't perfect, I think it is the best elementary world history option! It is written in a really engaging and approachable way.

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@lebradford07 I do really like the way it's written! I think it's the easiest program (of the ones I've looked at) to level up for older students.

  • @ThatsRightIHomeschool
    @ThatsRightIHomeschool 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, really helpful seeing your planning. Thank you! I have loved How to Homeschool the Kids You Have, and am looking forward to diving into The Well-Trained Mind.

  • @alenatorres7071
    @alenatorres7071 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My almost 7 and 5 year old really like “The Kingdom of Wrenly”, “Greetings From Somewhere”, and “Dragon Masters” series. Each series have adventures or mysteries they solve along the way, but nothing too intense. Definitely worth checking out!

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the suggestions! My daughter loves Dragon Masters, but I haven't tried reading any of them to my son yet :)

  • @AutumnRomano
    @AutumnRomano 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just received this book from a family member who no longer needs it. Thank you for this flip through. It was helpful!

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@AutumnRomano glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @AaWa-dp4oq
    @AaWa-dp4oq 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Maybe it’s because I’m old??…but I write much more like Zaner Bloser (continuous stroke). I was public schooled. The first hand writing I used with my kids was ball and stick and it caused a lot of frustration. We much prefer continuous stroke. We are going with either Zaner Bloser or D’Nealian this coming year. I really like the D’Nealian font.

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @AaWa-dp4oq Now I'm curious! What program was ball and stick?

    • @AaWa-dp4oq
      @AaWa-dp4oq 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@EclecticHomeschoolShelf it was called “Pen Time”. I got it from Rainbow Resources. I saw it recommended on YT because it was very inexpensive.

  • @HeatherDeMeter
    @HeatherDeMeter 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hadn’t realized that about HQ’s US History… that’s kind of disappointing to me as I had just kind of planned on continuing with it as we moved through each level. 😕 Have you checked out Oh Freedom’s US history curriculum for grades 3-7? It’s one I’ve been considering utilizing as well and it does cover both World Wars. Looking forward to your family subjects vid! 😊

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, it's a bummer. Now I'm expecting to be similarly underwhelmed by HQ's Modern History, especially since the Modern History Bridge skips a lot, imo (based on the table of contents, at least). I looked at Oh Freedom (and it looks great), but I really wanted something with a core audiobook. It uses several books as spines, and not all of them have audio versions available (at least at my library--ymmv).

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Also, family subjects should be up at the end of next week :)

  • @amandajean1856
    @amandajean1856 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would love to see how you planned out through high school! I’m doing the same bc I like to know what I’m doing is putting me towards my end goal.

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Here ya go: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BzPlsxi90rhBxbaHne9ynqz3jgJZzvpvJhOK-UGla0E/edit?usp=sharing. I don't have things like Phonics on there, because I already know how that's going to progress

  • @victoriasbooktalks8882
    @victoriasbooktalks8882 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is hard to find a progressive history curriculum. I got a good deal for Story of the World (everything) secondhand, so we'll be doing the medieval times this year. We also started doing Mint and Bloom: Power of the People this summer, which we'll continue through the school year. We are a literature based family, so I'm sure I'll add in other inclusive/newer books that go along with the topics that we are discussing.

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @victoriasbooktalks8882 I've heard good things about Mint and Bloom! I do really like how SOTW is written and how it progresses in difficulty.

  • @MrsPerdueArt
    @MrsPerdueArt 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great choices!!! Have you looked into Build Your Library? They schedule Story of the World Early Modern for their Level 3- I’ve haven’t used that level yet, but they might add other resources in to round out the perspective of SOTW… her literature and reader choices connect to the history so beautifully, it would be worth checking out either way!! We’re currently using BYL Level 5 and it’s early American History and we love it so much!!! The resources she picks are so diverse and interesting- so in depth!! We’re starting BYL Level 1 which schedules History Quest early times and you’re making me excited for jt!!! 😍 I’ll have to go back and watch your other videos on HQ!!

  • @user-fb5ze9fx7e
    @user-fb5ze9fx7e 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I crossed Curiosity Chronicles off the list almost immediately after glancing through it because the dialogue style made ME crazy. I also crossed off The History of US because of its use of the second person point of view.

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      History is hard! There just aren't enough secular options, imo.

  • @simplyjen334
    @simplyjen334 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That is so interesting about your observation with dialog style and SPD....because my son has SPD and also hates listening to heavy dialog.

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's not something that's been an issue with our read-alouds (I guess they don't have enough dialogue to be overwhelming), so it took me by surprise. It's nice to know other people have had similar experiences, though!

  • @inquisitivemindsacademy
    @inquisitivemindsacademy 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for the video. How long do your FLL and WWE lessons take each day? Will you be continuing with these 2 next year?

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, we'll be continuing with FLL and WWE next year. FLL takes 5 minutes in levels 1 & 2. It looks like it ramps up in Level 3, so I think it will take a little bit longer each day. WWE took 5-10 minutes each day, and I think that will continue to be the case.

    • @inquisitivemindsacademy
      @inquisitivemindsacademy 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@EclecticHomeschoolShelf thank you so much! That's super helpful to know!

  • @MaryBarfield
    @MaryBarfield 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for putting this together! As someone who is looking at potentially switching to Zaner Bloser, this was super helpful and informative! 🥰

  • @brookeally1346
    @brookeally1346 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that human body graphic novel! I feel like my son would love that book! He loves all the facts etc. if you don’t mind me asking which human body unit did you use? We are huge fans of core knowledge so I’m considering that. Thanks!

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf หลายเดือนก่อน

      We used it with BFSU's lessons, so we read it slowly over 1st and 2nd grade (there were 2 chapters that BFSU didn't cover, so we read those at the end). My dd then read the whole thing in order to review at the end of the year. We've never used Core Knowledge, so I can't comment on that.

  • @brookeally1346
    @brookeally1346 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your son sounds very similar to my son so it’s nice to see others that get it. I feel like people wonder why I do any curriculum at all but honestly it’s usually his idea! We’ve been dabbling since 3.5 years old. He’s 5 1/2 now and going into “kindergarten” this coming school year. My other son though is almost 4 and not quite ready yet. It’s funny how different they can be. ❤

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly! My son saw me planning for the fall and wanted me to know that he's really excited to start spelling again 😂.

  • @RootedinRest
    @RootedinRest หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing! Saved to the playlist!

  • @candice3174
    @candice3174 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative thank you 🙏🏽

  • @brookeally1346
    @brookeally1346 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your son sounds a lot like my son. ❤ I’m going to check a few of these out.

  • @SophiaIsabelle2013
    @SophiaIsabelle2013 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing. I was considering buying all about reading but I just couldnt justify the price.

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, I thought the same thing. AAR is probably really great, but it's so expensive! These phonics primers have worked really well for us (I'm starting Reading Reflex with my son next week).

  • @MaryBarfield
    @MaryBarfield หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review! We use a lot of the same curriculum you do, except we use Handwriting without Tears. We have no issues with the handwriting program, but I see Zander Bloser everywhere and I’m intrigued! 😂 Do you like it? Any chance you have used HWT and could do a comparison between the two? 😊

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I've never used HWT because the cursive font is so ugly, imo. We really like Zaner-Bloser! I mostly chose it because I liked the look of its manuscript and cursive fonts the best. The newer editions have QR codes with videos for each letter, and the lower levels include cardstock letter construction pieces. I can film a flip-through of the K and 3rd grade levels if that would be helpful.

    • @MaryBarfield
      @MaryBarfield หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EclecticHomeschoolShelf That's great to know about the QR Codes! That type of video would be super helpful if you can add it to your list of videos to film! Thank you!

    • @peachy_reina
      @peachy_reina หลายเดือนก่อน

      Our choices are still up in the air, but I plan on using: Logic of English - Foundations B/C Getty Dubay Handwriting Explode the Code book 3 Evan Moor Geography grade 2 KiwiCo science subscription boxes Then TH-cam videos and library books to supplement geography and science. Oh! And Math With Confidence grade 2

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @MaryBarfield Finished! th-cam.com/video/13TAy4hR7mM/w-d-xo.html

  • @profmj7630
    @profmj7630 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was extremely helpful and I love how the lessons are laid out

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! We've really liked all of the units we've done.

  • @astoldbydeedra
    @astoldbydeedra หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your son realizing the the Penderwicks siblings were not very nice to one another, shows how good of a realationship your own kiddos have.

  • @anamariaguadayol2335
    @anamariaguadayol2335 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was very good, thank you

  • @Curioushomeschooler
    @Curioushomeschooler หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's amazing

  • @mbmakesart
    @mbmakesart หลายเดือนก่อน

    My daughter is exactly like your son, and I SO appreciate the sensitive kid viewpoint!

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's definitely tricky to find books that are interesting but not too intense, scary, or mean. Thanks for watching!

  • @everythingcrystalsaiye
    @everythingcrystalsaiye หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am here from Facebook 😍

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions about BFSU 😊

  • @everythingcrystalsaiye
    @everythingcrystalsaiye หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!

  • @tjlastname5192
    @tjlastname5192 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well, I was actually looking for field guides on butterflies and moths, but I’m saving this for later because my niece would love those Audubon first field guides. Wish I had seen that Sibley guide for birds sooner. My Nana would have loved it. God bless.

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf หลายเดือนก่อน

      We don't own it, but I really like Kaufman's field guide for butterflies: amzn.to/4buqouq. Thanks for watching!

    • @tjlastname5192
      @tjlastname5192 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EclecticHomeschoolShelf you’re welcome, and I already bought that one. It looks good and got recommendations from others.

  • @katrinakim4145
    @katrinakim4145 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video! How long do the all about spelling lessons take? Do you do it daily?

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It usually takes us 5-10 minutes, 4 days a week. We skip some of the things in the lessons, as well (I have a separate video on how we use AAS: th-cam.com/video/7Dyjzz_osdM/w-d-xo.html)

    • @katrinakim4145
      @katrinakim4145 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EclecticHomeschoolShelf Thank you!

  • @pukbandicet
    @pukbandicet 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the video! Question, at what point of reading ability that you started spelling with your daughter?

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I started with her at the beginning of 1st grade, but she was already reading most words at that point. All About Learning Press recommends starting AAS once you've completed AAR 1, so you could look at the placement test on their website to see what your kid should be able to read at that point. However, current research suggests that working on reading and spelling at the same time strengthens both, so I'm planning to start spelling earlier with my son.

  • @user-fb5ze9fx7e
    @user-fb5ze9fx7e 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I checked out kitten math and everything on that website was really cute.

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, Kitten Math is adorable. I'm looking at Chocolate Shop Math and Nature Math for this summer, since my kid liked Kitten Math so much. I think my 5yo and 8yo could do Nature Math together, which would be really nice.

    • @user-fb5ze9fx7e
      @user-fb5ze9fx7e 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EclecticHomeschoolShelf I ended up buying Kitten Math and Chocolate Shop Math 😬

  • @michellegf
    @michellegf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for mentioning my channel! I really like the looks of the FDIC Money Smart website. I was looking for some resources now that my kids are getting older and it looks perfect.

  • @AnnaMaria01020
    @AnnaMaria01020 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! This was very helpful, as always. I have a question: do you also do some of the other activities listed in the last section ("Questions/Discussion/Activities...")? I'm always confused how do these. Is the science journal entry enough as review? I'm still in Volume 1, if that matters.

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We really just do the science notebook, and it's been enough so far. I'll occasionally do one of the other activities if my kids are really into the topic and it's easy to set up & clean up. A lot of the activities in that section seem like they'd be easiest to do in a classroom setting, imo. The lessons farther into Volume 1 and the lessons in the next 2 volumes continue to refer back to previous lessons, so the topics are reinforced that way as well.

    • @AnnaMaria01020
      @AnnaMaria01020 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! That is good to know and helps me to focus. I think I'm making it way more complicated than it needs to be. Done is better than perfect!

  • @Ourhomeschooladventures
    @Ourhomeschooladventures 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so helpful. I have a soon to be an eight yo

  • @Sea_Island_Collie
    @Sea_Island_Collie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for doing this video! It was so helpful to see how you plan out your lesson. 😊

  • @itsjustmephoebe
    @itsjustmephoebe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you also bought the online course? Or the book(with dvd) is enough without the online course? Thank you!

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The online course is just a digital copy of the books and DVD lessons, not additional content. I only have the books and dvds.

    • @itsjustmephoebe
      @itsjustmephoebe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EclecticHomeschoolShelf Awesome! Thank you!

  • @pining4mi
    @pining4mi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So would plants typically be in a flower guide or a tree guide? I was trying to find info about ferns we saw on a nature trail and my flower guide did not have ferns. Thanks for the video!

    • @EclecticHomeschoolShelf
      @EclecticHomeschoolShelf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Neither! Ferns are spore plants, so you'd need a more comprehensive native plants field guide. Both of the regional field guides I showed (Kaufman and Audubon) have separate sections for trees, wildflowers, and spore/primative plants.

    • @pining4mi
      @pining4mi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EclecticHomeschoolShelf this is so helpful. Thank you. My kiddos and I started nature journals and it's so nice using field guides instead of apps.